Our wellbeing programmes to support young Waikato women are built through co‑design. This means young women don’t just participate, they help shape and lead what happens next.

Using findings from our wellbeing research, we facilitate co‑design workshops and in-depth focus interviews with young women aged 13–30 across the region. These workshops are hosted with local organisations and create space for participants to explore what wellbeing means to them, identify priorities, and design responses that fit their lives and communities.

Co‑design keeps our work grounded, locally relevant, and genuinely useful. The process itself supports wellbeing by building confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging. In-depth interviews help us understand what sits beneath the data and workshop insights.

The insights gained are then turned into practical programmes and activities delivered in local communities. These may include workshops, events, or longer form programmes delivered in partnership with local facilitators and organisations. Underpinning this work, is striving to better support young Waikato women's wellbeing.

If you’re a young Waikato woman interested in sharing your experiences, we’d love to hear from you.